Rockstar Energy Open Announces Westend and Torren Foot as Live Music Headliners for Inaugural Snowboarding Event
From Breckenridge Ski Resort to Blue River Plaza: The Three-Day Competition and Festival Boasts a Rail Jam, Film Festival, Live Music and More
BRECKENRIDGE, Colo., Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rockstar Energy Open will launch into its three-day snowboard competition and festival weekend with the Rail Jam competition on December 19 at 3:30 p.m. at Breckenridge Ski Resort. Following the on-mountain action, the celebration moves downhill to Blue River Plaza, where fans can enjoy a series of short films, interactive fan experiences and giveaways, and two live musical performances featuring headlining DJ and music producer Westend out of New York, and opening act by Australian tech-house DJ and producer Torren Foot. A schedule breakdown and information about the artists are available at RockstarEnergyOpen.com.
The Rail Jam will highlight some of the most technical riding of the weekend as athletes throw down their biggest tricks on a world-class course designed by riders, for riders. A field of 10 men and 10 women including Denver native Egan Wint, dynamic duo and brothers Joey and Pat Fava, Rockstar Energy athletes Brandon Davis, Ylfa Runarsdottir and Olympian Raibu Katayama who will take the spotlight in a 20-minute jam to narrow the competition down to the top five for the finals.
After Rail Jam, the celebration will move downhill to Blue River Plaza on the heels of the Breckenridge's 62nd Ullr Fest Celebration, where fans will be treated to an evening of immersive programming from 6 p.m.-9 p.m., with the film festival jumpstarting the action at 6:30 p.m. and a live music concert at 7:30 p.m.
Beginning Saturday, the Park Style competition kicks into high gear with the Men's Video Qualifying Series (VQS) Qualifiers, and Men's and Women's Semi-Final competitions, where emerging and unconventional riders will go head-to-head with invited pros including Rockstar Energy athletes Nik Baden, Jill Perkins, Olympians Red Gerard and Mons Roisland; Olympians and Slopestyle legends Jamie Anderson and Mark McMorris; and creative stylemaster Zeb Powell. After a month-long video submission battle, the top men's and women's submissions earned coveted spots in Breckenridge next to these pros – ready to show the world what undiscovered talent looks like.
"The Rockstar Energy Open merges an all-new, unique competition with a festival atmosphere in a way that is core to our DNA and the culture we want to bring to this event," said Steve Mateus, director of sports marketing at Rockstar Energy. "Pairing world-class riding with music from artists like Westend and Torren Foot creates the right vibe that will fuel the crowd, elevate the athletes, and turn the entire weekend into a party!"
"Bringing the Rail Jam to Breckenridge and lighting up Blue River Plaza with films, fans and a live concert creates a truly immersive weekend of creativity that the Rockstar Energy Open is all about," said Kemp Curley, managing director, Platfrm. "We're excited to unite everyone in Breckenridge with one unforgettable night to kick off the weekend in a true celebration of the culture that makes our community so strong."
The final day of the Rockstar Energy Open will conclude with Men's and Women's Park Style Finals on Sunday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The three-day festival is free and open to the public, with a limited quantity RSEO Premium VIP Experience upgrade option available. In addition to competitions and live music, fans can engage with sponsor activations and purchase exclusive RSEO merch – all in a dynamic, festival-style setting.
The competitions will be livestreamed on ThePlatfrm.com and broadcast globally via Platfrm channels, ProSieben, FuelTV and more.
For the most updated information, to view athlete bios, VQS video submissions and more, visit theplatfrm.com and rockstarenergyopen.com. Follow @theplatfrm and @rockstarenergy on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X.
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About Rockstar Energy
Founded in 2001 in California, Rockstar Energy Drink is committed to understanding the mind-body connection, providing functional energy to keep you moving confidently through every moment. It empowers a new generation to feel energized both mentally and physically, giving them the power to access and optimize every version of themselves. Rockstar Energy Drink offers over 40 products and is available in more than 30 countries. For more information, visit www.rockstarenergy.com.
About Platfrm
Established in 2024, Platfrm is a media destination aimed at elevating and preserving the core of action sports by delivering authentic and innovative storytelling. Rooted in freedom, innovation and a forward-thinking ethos, Platfrm aims to shape the future of these sports through engaging content that showcases live coverage of competitions, shares in-depth athlete features, highlights up-and-coming talent and more. www.theplatfrm.com
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